ActuKédougou is a digital news publisher dedicated to the Kédougou region in southeastern Senegal. Publishing in French, it covers public affairs, community life, and cross‑border issues that shape this mining and eco‑tourism hub. Its reporting spans quick news updates, field pieces, explainers, and features. Recent coverage illustrates the editorial scope: a service‑oriented explainer with the Kédougou meteorology chief clarifying when the rainy season is considered to have started; reports on security operations against clandestine gold mining in Saraya; and a data snapshot of regional demographics and poverty indicators. The outlet also follows culture and sport, from AfroBasket to local football, and highlights little‑known sites such as the Ingli waterfall, alongside development initiatives like the PURAP program to replace temporary classrooms. Guided by the motto “L’Information Autrement,” ActuKédougou aims to make local developments intelligible and useful to residents and the Kédougou diaspora. Stories frequently anchor national news to local impact, and include voices from public services, associations, and businesses, as seen in coverage of the Kédougou Bioparc’s engagement with regional media. The newsroom’s focus on hyperlocal topics—mining corridors, border communities, transport, education, agriculture, and weather—fills a gap left by Dakar‑based outlets. By blending on‑the‑ground updates with contextual pieces, ActuKédougou functions as a regional reference point for people who live in, work in, or keep ties with Kédougou.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Kédougou, Senegal
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
KEDOUGOU

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
6,500
Instagram number of followers:
18
YouTube number of followers:
641
Tiktok number of followers:
3,036

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
PAPA MATAR THIOBANE MARIAMA DIOULDE DIALLO
Directors:
PAPA MATAR THIOBANE

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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